'Surviving the Holidays' to be held Nov. 16

“Surviving the Holidays” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester.

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"Surviving the Holidays" will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester.

The seminar is for people facing the first holidays after death, separation or divorce. The event will feature video interviews with counselors and grief experts. Topics to be discussed include "Why the Holidays Are Tough," "What to Expect," "How to Prepare" and "How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials." Participants will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings on holiday survival. There is no cost to attend.

To register, contact Pastor Mike at (860) 537-3914 or chapel.colchester@yahoo.com. For more information, visit christianlifechapel.org.